Sentrum in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)
Piperen i Piperviken
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Pipers in Piperviken
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 11, 2024
1. Piperen i Piperviken / Pipers in Piperviken
Nๅr Christian IV bes๘kte Akershus, hadde han med seg egne musikanter fra K๘benhavn. De unge musikantene, med sine flotte og fargerike uniformer, gjorde seg bemerket blant Pipervikens fattige befolkning.
For many hundreds of years, the poor suburb of Piperviken occupied the slope here. At this point a steep path went up to the Pipervik Gate, the only access from the west to the city within the ramparts.
When Christian IV visited Akershus, he brought his own musicians from Copenhagen. The young musicians, with their beautiful and colorful uniforms, made a name for themselves among Piperviken's poor population.
Erected by Anthon B. Nilsen AS.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 59° 54.67′ N, 10° 44.14′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Sentrum.
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Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, on the Atlantic Arc, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, in Scandinavia, in the Nordic Countries, in the Schengen Area, and in the Western World.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Alfhild Hovdan (within shouting distance of this marker); Edvard Grieg (within shouting distance of this marker); Israel Gross (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Rich Andvords Protokollfabrikk / Rich Andvords Document Printing Facility (about 120 meters away); Stefan Weiss (about 120 meters away); Nissen Pigeskole / Nissen Girls School (about 150 meters away); Hilsen til fremtiden / Greetings to the Future (about 150 meters away); Honn๘rbrygga / Honor Wharf (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oslo.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 11, 2024
2. Piper by Dyre Vaa, 1972
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 11, 2024
3. Piperen i Piperviken / Pipers in Piperviken Marker - wide view
The marker mentions Christian IVs visits to the city, but provides no dates. He reigned as King of Denmark and Norway from 1588 to his death in 1648, a reign of 59 years.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 461 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 26, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
